Guides by Daisy Goddard

Generations of island families have carved their lives between fishing tides, farm work and shipbuilding yards. If you have roots in one of the Isle of Wight's tight-knit communities, here's how to uncover the stories that matter - those of your ancestors.

From the fells of Cumberland to the deserts of North Africa, life in the Border Regiment was a test of endurance - a world of long marches, close comradeship, and quiet acts of bravery that rarely made the headlines. Border Regiment records can illuminate these experiences in vivid detail.

In muddy trenches, desert heat or the cramped belly of a tank, Royal Corps of Signals personnel tapped out messages, repaired broken lines under fire and carried radios heavier than their rifles. Life in the Corps demanded calm under pressure, for without their skill, whole operations could fall silent. Here's how to uncover their experiences using valuable genealogy records.

Tracing a merchant seaman in your family tree allows you to understand not only their working life at sea but also the crucial role they played in Britain's history. Here's how to understand their story using online merchant seaman records.

A Second World War medal is a symbol of courage and sacrifice. Whether worn proudly on a uniform or tucked away for safekeeping, military medals represent the stories of heroism of ordinary people. Tracing them can help you understand your ancestor's role in the war and bring their service to life.

Creating a pedigree chart is a simple way of visualising your family history. Here's how to map out the relationships between your family members in a tree and delve deeper into your genealogy.

From the bustle of Belfast's shipyards to the quiet fields of Fermanagh, Northern Ireland's story has been shaped by resilience and change. Here's how to use genealogy records and old newspapers to delve deeper into your Northern Irish roots.

Whether drawn by opportunities in farming, industry, or the promise of land, millions of British families have made the journey across the Atlantic to Canada. Here's how to use UK immigration to Canada records to understand their experiences in vivid detail.

Millions of digitised family history records make it easier than ever to trace the lives of your ancestors. From your grandfather's war medals to a long-lost cousin in the censuses, here's how to find your family members within online genealogy records.

More than just legal documents, marriage certificates are a window into the past. They can confirm family connections, reveal new details and help you to delve deeper into your relatives’ lives.